Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
porcupine provision | Yes | No | No | No |
safe harbor | Yes | No | No | No |
porcupine provision (noun) | safe harbor (noun) |
---|---|
a measure undertaken by a corporation to discourage unwanted takeover attempts | the target company defends itself by acquiring a company so onerously regulated that it makes the target less attractive |